Minebank Run

Ecosystem Overview

The Minebank Run ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Baltimore County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Baltimore County nearby has 95% more documented species, Minebank Run offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Baltimore County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Baltimore County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Very Common1 obs.

Buddleja davidii

Butterfly bush

Very Common1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baltimore County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-95% vs. current

Loch Raven Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-83% vs. current

Gunpowder Falls

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-75% vs. current

Back River

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+25% vs. current

Pig Pen Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Paper Mill Flats

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

South Cell

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Baltimore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Baltimore County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-95% vs. current

Loch Raven Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-83% vs. current

Gunpowder Falls

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-75% vs. current

Back River

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+25% vs. current

Pig Pen Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Paper Mill Flats

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

South Cell

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Baltimore County

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Very Common1 obs.

Buddleja davidii

Butterfly bush

Very Common1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

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